State Park / State Forest
Near Ellison Bay, Wisconsin: $25–$35/night, tent sites only, no RV pads. Open Year-round. Book 11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
How much does camping at Newport State Park (backcountry only) cost, and when is it open?
Newport State Park (backcountry only) near Ellison Bay, Wisconsin (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$35/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Tent-only. Reservations: 11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$35/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Tent-only
Reservation window
11 months ahead via WI State Parks portal
The insider read
Hike-in only. WI's only International Dark Sky Park. Lake Michigan beach + remote sites 1-3 miles from parking.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at dnr.wisconsin.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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